US Bridges

Bleck Road over I-94 Eb/Wb

Fair

LaPorte County, Indiana · 03.77 E US 421 · Structure no. 049350

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
258 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
523
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bleck Road over I-94 Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bleck Road over I-94 Eb/Wb in LaPorte County, Indiana. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 54 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 523 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,460 by 2030. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBleck Road
CrossesI-94 Eb/Wb
Location03.77 E US 421
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLaPorte County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.67736, -86.83027
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic523 (2021)
Projected traffic1,460 by 2030
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bleck Road over I-94 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Bleck Road over I-94 Eb/Wb in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Bleck Road over I-94 Eb/Wb carry?

About 523 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Bleck Road over I-94 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Bleck Road over I-94 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.